Messages by Desiring God

A clear look at faith as a present, sustaining reality rather than mere belief. The talk explores how future joy can be tasted now and give strength in suffering. Stories of Jesus, Moses, and the early church illustrate faith that makes unseen rewards real. The message urges living sacrificially because hope already shapes the present.

A talk exploring practical routes to stop overthinking and live outwardly. It introduces a memorable FORGET roadmap centered on remembering Jesus through Scripture and devotionals. It urges action over analysis, quick repentance to remove guilt, and getting absorbed in worship, work, and gratitude. It highlights how busy, faithful callings redirect focus away from the self.

A gospel-centered case for making movement part of Christian life. Stories about Adoniram Judson’s walking habit and one speaker’s personal return to activity. Four motivations for exercising: joy, mind, will, and love. Practical counsels for starting modest routines and treating exercise as a sanctified practice through prayer.

A speaker unpacks 1 Timothy 4:12 and why young people already set examples for others. He shares a mentor story and shows how imitation shapes faith. A five-part roadmap covers speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity. Practical prompts urge visible devotion, wholesome words, purposeful living, tangible love, and accountability.

David Mathis, a senior leader and teacher known for preaching and writing on discipleship, urges young Christians to be 'iceberg' believers. He contrasts visible influence with hidden spiritual formation. Short takes cover pursuing holy ambition, the iceberg metaphor, five areas of example, and the importance of private habits that sustain public witness.

A sermon exploring how God ordains suffering yet supplies sustaining care and presence. Personal stories and vivid rescue illustrations show grace working amid trials. Biblical promises about new hearts, perseverance, and God’s intense delight in blessing believers are highlighted. Listeners are encouraged to trust God’s eager, sustaining love through hardship.

A theological tour of God’s meticulous providence and how it shapes tragedy, mission, and personal meaning. Stories of missionary sacrifice frame a discussion on divine purpose in suffering. Scriptural passages are unpacked to argue that nothing escapes God’s control. A call to courageous, gospel-centered living under the assurance that God’s sovereign care guarantees mission and hope.

A sermon exploring why bodily resurrection is necessary. It highlights Jesus’ glorified body and the promise that believers will be made like him. It links resurrection to steadfast, abundant service and to eternal purpose and reward. It frames creation’s hope in our future likeness and urges living with resurrection hope.

A pastor explores why people reject a patient, kind, and powerful Savior. He catalogs common reactions from pity and hostility to costly commitment and modern indifference. He examines biblical scenes and teaching about belief as a gift, election, and who truly belongs to Jesus. The talk closes with an invitation to come and the image of those who run to him.

A passionate case for making Christ our deepest hope. Topics include Christ’s deity, eternity, knowledge, and power. Discussion of his authority, providence, purity, justice, and grace. Reflections on resurrection-based assurance, longing to be with Christ, and the new creation’s purpose.